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Sweatshop Grunge 1950's
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This is a Aluminium Boat manufacturing plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.As you can see, the air filtration is nonexistent, and summer temperatures frequently exceeded 100 degrees fahrenheit.

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::Ramad
07/08/13 1:20 PM GMT
This won't be allowed now-a-days Doug. The working conditions were not so "important" in those days. Nice shot.
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::tigger3
07/08/13 2:01 PM GMT
Thank goodness the laws have changed, at least for most of us around the world, well done Doug. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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::LakeMichigan
07/08/13 3:29 PM GMT
Another great image Doug. One that serves as a reminder of how things use to be and still are in some parts of our world. I like the tones... the sparks and the smoke.
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::danika
07/08/13 5:00 PM GMT
A wonderful capture from the 1950's, Doug. Thank goodness 'safety' is a top priority in the workplace now-a-days. I like the black & white contrasts. Excellent presentation.
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::trixxie17
07/08/13 5:15 PM GMT
This is a super image Doug for so many reasons - a reminder of outdated working conditions and the wonderful detail and tones from B&W.
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.0930_23
07/08/13 6:01 PM GMT
Probably no ear plugs either, Doug.
I will be surprised if OSHA lets this one stand. :)

Good grunge and a true "sweat shop."
My dad spent 30 working on the assembly line at John Deere.
Conditions weren't too good back then.

TicK

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.palral
07/08/13 7:11 PM GMT
A shot out of the past, the good ol' days. I can almost inhale the asbestos insulation.

You probably wanted to put down your camera and become a welder after you saw this.
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.picardroe
07/08/13 10:07 PM GMT
THAT,S AN OLD ONE DOUG, WELL DONE.
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.Starglow
07/09/13 12:39 AM GMT
Can you imagine the working conditions. poor lighting and all they had to put up with, you did a nice job in your capture.
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.icedancer
07/09/13 1:54 AM GMT
Another super shot and work, it really is a sweet shop
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Have a Beautiful Bright Day, Skates
.bfrank
07/10/13 2:27 AM GMT
Conditions for welders is no picnic. The guys at work get soot black and drenching wet with sweat by days end. You captured it well. I am glad to say they at least have fans in there but when temperatures soar it's just hot air and welding fumes.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
.Eubeen
07/22/13 1:27 AM GMT
A great look in the photo Doug and an interesting work scene.
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